PT - Adjunct Faculty, Biology

About the role

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, incorporating relevant classroom technology, and ensuring course content is up to date. Serves students by fulfilling the institution’s Student Experience Statement.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a supportive classroom environment
• Stays informed about developments within their field
• Maintains accurate records
• Fosters and submits reports on time
• Communicates professionally
• Adheres to institutional policies, procedures, and standards

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the discipline, OR Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline, OR Master’s degree in any discipline with three years of full-time work experience related to the course(s) taught, OR Bachelor’s degree with an industry recognized license or certification and three years of full-time work experience, OR Bachelor's degree with a current Arizona teaching certificate in the discipline and three full-time years teaching in the content area, OR Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of the academic discipline being taught
• Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching methods and learning theories
• Knowledge of curriculum design and assessment practices
• Knowledge and ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies and learning platforms including learning management system
• Current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software and applications especially those specific to the department operations
• Self-directed and time management skills
• Ability to create and grade assessments that accurately measure student learning
• Strong organizational skills to manage course materials, records, and administrative tasks
• Completes all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Utilizes appropriate instructional strategies and educational technology for various modalities
• Works independently and contributes to a collaborative team environment
• Provides assistance in a professional, civil, and supportive manner
• Communicates effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and relates to others in a professional manner
• Maintains confidentiality of protected information and follows FERPA guidelines
• Establishes and maintains positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public
• Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Addresses and resolves issues related to teaching and student learning
• Manages time to balance teaching, preparation, and administrative duties
• Prioritizes and meets deadlines
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public
• Provides instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses
• Provides instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of the academic discipline being taught
• Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching methods and learning theories
• Knowledge of curriculum design and assessment practices
• Knowledge and ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies and learning platforms including learning management system
• Current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software and applications especially those specific to the department operations
• Self-directed and time management skills
• Ability to create and grade assessments that accurately measure student learning
• Strong organizational skills to manage course materials, records, and administrative tasks
• Completes all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Utilizes appropriate instructional strategies and educational technology for various modalities
• Works independently and contributes to a collaborative team environment
• Provides assistance in a professional, civil, and supportive manner
• Communicates effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and relates to others in a professional manner
• Maintains confidentiality of protected information and follows FERPA guidelines
• Establishes and maintains positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public
• Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Addresses and resolves issues related to teaching and student learning
• Manages time to balance teaching, preparation, and administrative duties
• Prioritizes and meets deadlines
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public
• Provides instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses
• Provides instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$810 per equated load hour (most courses are 3-4 eq. load hours)

Schedule

Part-time, Adjunct Faculty Up to 19.5 hours per week or 8 equated load per semester; assignment time or load dependent upon institutional need Instructional days and times are dependent upon semester course schedule and institutional need

Work Environment

• Inside classroom, lab, or office environment with normal noise and lighting levels
• Outside instructional or lab area, if applicable to the academic field or content area
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull light (at least 5 pounds) amounts of weight
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist

Work Hours

Instruction assignment dependent upon departmental and/or institutional needs

Application Procedure

The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. Completed Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages) Unofficial Transcripts Address Inquiries To Arizona Western College Human Resources Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629 Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER